καταστρέφω

katastrephōVerbG2690

to overturn

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G4762 (στρέφω);

Short Definition

to turn upside down, i.e. upset

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to turn down, turn over; the soil.
2.to overturn, overthrow
LXX Usage: for הָפַךְ, etc.,

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 21:12
  • Mark 11:15

Go beyond grammar.

See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.

Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.